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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.24, 501.96 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.24, 501.96 and 260.56 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.24 : 501.96 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.24/501.96 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.24x = 501.96 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.24x = 130,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,790.70/364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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