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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.34, 544.37 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.34, 544.37 and 260.11 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.34 : 544.37 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.34/544.37 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.34x = 544.37 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.34x = 141,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,596.92/363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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