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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.86, 543.68 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.86, 543.68 and 259.62 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.86 : 543.68 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.86/543.68 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.86x = 543.68 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.86x = 141,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,150.20/362.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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