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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.75, 541.70 and 259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.75, 541.70 and 259.69 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 541.70 = 259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/541.70 = 259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 541.70 × 259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 140,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,671.36/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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