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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 502.92 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 502.92 and 259.60 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 502.92 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/502.92 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 502.92 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 130,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,558.03/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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