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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 551.67 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 551.67 and 260.46 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 551.67 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/551.67 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 551.67 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 143,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,687.97/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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