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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 543.57 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 543.57 and 259.86 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 543.57 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/543.57 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 543.57 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 141,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,252.10/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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