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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 544.80 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 544.80 and 260.40 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 544.80 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/544.80 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 544.80 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 141,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,865.92/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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