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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 543.33 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 543.33 and 259.41 is: 389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 543.33 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/543.33 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 543.33 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 140,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,945.24/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.24

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