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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 502.05 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 502.05 and 260.50 is: 359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 502.05 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/502.05 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 502.05 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 130,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,784.03/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.12

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