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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 503.67 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 503.67 and 260.12 is: 359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 503.67 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/503.67 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 503.67 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 131,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,012.12/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.12

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