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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 496.50 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 496.50 and 261.84 is: 361.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 496.50 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/496.50 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 496.50 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 130,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,003.56/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.36

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