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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.82, 501.88 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.82, 501.88 and 260.38 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.82 : 501.88 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.82/501.88 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.82x = 501.88 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.82x = 130,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,679.51/363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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