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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 545.69 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 545.69 and 260.92 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 545.69 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/545.69 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 545.69 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 142,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,381.30/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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