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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 502.70 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 502.70 and 260.92 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 502.70 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/502.70 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 502.70 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 131,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,164.48/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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