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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.83, 546.62 and 261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.83, 546.62 and 261.62 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.83 : 546.62 = 261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.83/546.62 = 261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.83x = 546.62 × 261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.83x = 143,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002.68/364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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