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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 496.72 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 496.72 and 261.76 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 496.72 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/496.72 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 496.72 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 130,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,021.43/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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