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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.86, 551.17 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.86, 551.17 and 259.46 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.86 : 551.17 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.86/551.17 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.86x = 551.17 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.86x = 143,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,006.57/367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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