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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.36, 544.43 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.36, 544.43 and 260.12 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.36 : 544.43 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.36/544.43 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.36x = 544.43 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.36x = 141,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,617.13/363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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