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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.88, 543.33 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.88, 543.33 and 259.36 is: 389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.88 : 543.33 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.88/543.33 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.88x = 543.33 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.88x = 140,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,921.26/361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.41

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