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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 546 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 546 and 261.60 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 546 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/546 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 546 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 142,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,833.60/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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