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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 504.59 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 504.59 and 260.91 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 504.59 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/504.59 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 504.59 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 131,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,651.27/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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