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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 503.79 and 260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 503.79 and 260.33 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 503.79 = 260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/503.79 = 260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 503.79 × 260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 131,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,149.13/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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