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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.12, 546.30 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.12, 546.30 and 260.10 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.12 : 546.30 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.12/546.30 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.12x = 546.30 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.12x = 142,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,092.63/364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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