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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 543.35 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 543.35 and 259.40 is: 388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 543.35 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/543.35 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 543.35 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 140,944.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,944.99/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.66

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