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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 546.32 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 546.32 and 261.76 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 546.32 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/546.32 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 546.32 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 143,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,004.72/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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