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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.51, 544.45 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.51, 544.45 and 260.91 is: 390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.51 : 544.45 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.51/544.45 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.51x = 544.45 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.51x = 142,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,052.45/363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.78

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