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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 501 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 501 and 259.28 is: 357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 501 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/501 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 501 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 129,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,899.28/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.89

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