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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 496.10 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 496.10 and 260.82 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 496.10 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/496.10 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 496.10 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 129,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,393.45/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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