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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 544.64 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 544.64 and 260.52 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 544.64 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/544.64 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 544.64 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 141,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,889.61/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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