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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.68 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.68 and 259.48 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.68 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.68 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.68 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 130,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,435.41/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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