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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 503.35 and 259.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 503.35 and 259.83 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 503.35 = 259.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/503.35 = 259.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 503.35 × 259.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 130,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,785.43/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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