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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 503.12 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 503.12 and 259.58 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 503.12 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/503.12 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 503.12 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 130,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,599.89/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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