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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.96, 504.08 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.96, 504.08 and 261.92 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.96 : 504.08 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.96/504.08 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.96x = 504.08 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.96x = 132,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,028.63/364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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