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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 543.66 and 260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 543.66 and 260.17 is: 390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 543.66 = 260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/543.66 = 260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 543.66 × 260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 141,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,444.02/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.28

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