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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 502.65 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 502.65 and 259.62 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 502.65 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/502.65 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 502.65 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 130,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,497.99/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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