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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 551.04 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 551.04 and 259.32 is: 388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 551.04 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/551.04 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 551.04 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 142,896.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896.79/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.56

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