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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.04, 505.37 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.04, 505.37 and 259.93 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.04 : 505.37 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.04/505.37 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.04x = 505.37 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.04x = 131,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,360.21/366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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