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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 539.60 and 261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 539.60 and 261.55 is: 391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 539.60 = 261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/539.60 = 261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 539.60 × 261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 141,128.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,128.71/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.98

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