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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.53, 504.31 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.53, 504.31 and 260.63 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.53 : 504.31 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.53/504.31 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.53x = 504.31 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.53x = 131,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,438.32/365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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