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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.76, 546 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.76, 546 and 261.16 is: 392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.76 : 546 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.76/546 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.76x = 546 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.76x = 142,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,593.36/363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.00

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