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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 543.96 and 260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 543.96 and 260.43 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 543.96 = 260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/543.96 = 260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 543.96 × 260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 141,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,663.50/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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