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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.66, 543.88 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.66, 543.88 and 259.08 is: 388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.66 : 543.88 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.66/543.88 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.66x = 543.88 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.66x = 140,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,908.43/362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.54

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