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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 541.80 and 259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 541.80 and 259.04 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 541.80 = 259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/541.80 = 259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 541.80 × 259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 140,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,347.87/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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