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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 543.78 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 543.78 and 260.55 is: 390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 543.78 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/543.78 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 543.78 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 141,681.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,681.88/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.87

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