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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 551.94 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 551.94 and 259.58 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 551.94 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/551.94 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 551.94 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 143,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,272.59/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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