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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 502.18 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 502.18 and 259.49 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 502.18 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/502.18 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 502.18 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 130,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,310.69/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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