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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 546.03 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 546.03 and 261.96 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 546.03 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/546.03 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 546.03 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 143,035.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,035.97/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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