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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 542.86 and 260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 542.86 and 260.05 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 542.86 = 260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/542.86 = 260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 542.86 × 260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 141,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,169.44/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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