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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 550.83 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 550.83 and 259.14 is: 388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 550.83 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/550.83 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 550.83 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 142,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,742.09/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.16

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