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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.43, 544.52 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.43, 544.52 and 260.18 is: 389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.43 : 544.52 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.43/544.52 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.43x = 544.52 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.43x = 141,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,675.23/363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.83

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