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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 546.14 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 546.14 and 261.52 is: 391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 546.14 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/546.14 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 546.14 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 142,826.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,826.53/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.69

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