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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 503.22 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 503.22 and 259.66 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 503.22 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/503.22 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 503.22 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 130,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,666.11/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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