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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.94, 502.40 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.94, 502.40 and 259.10 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.94 : 502.40 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.94/502.40 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.94x = 502.40 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.94x = 130,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,171.84/363.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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