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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 502.22 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 502.22 and 260.62 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 502.22 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/502.22 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 502.22 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 130,888.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,888.58/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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