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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.09, 545.56 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.09, 545.56 and 259.48 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.09 : 545.56 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.09/545.56 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.09x = 545.56 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.09x = 141,564.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,564.21/364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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