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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 503.04 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 503.04 and 261.12 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 503.04 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/503.04 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 503.04 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 131,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,353.80/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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