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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 545.41 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 545.41 and 260.80 is: 391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 545.41 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/545.41 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 545.41 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 142,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,240.20/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.40

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