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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 545.58 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 545.58 and 261.23 is: 391.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 545.58 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/545.58 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 545.58 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 142,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,519.14/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.39

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