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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 546.73 and 261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 546.73 and 261.46 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 546.73 = 261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/546.73 = 261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 546.73 × 261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 142,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,949.53/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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