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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 543.21 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 543.21 and 259.93 is: 389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 543.21 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/543.21 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 543.21 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 141,196.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,196.58/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.57

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