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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.87, 503.00 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.87, 503.00 and 259.92 is: 358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.87 : 503.00 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.87/503.00 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.87x = 503.00 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.87x = 130,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,738.57/364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.32

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