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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.86, 502.83 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.86, 502.83 and 261.18 is: 359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.86 : 502.83 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.86/502.83 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.86x = 502.83 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.86x = 131,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,329.14/364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.94

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