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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 496.08 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 496.08 and 261.20 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 496.08 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/496.08 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 496.08 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 129,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,576.10/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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