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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.41 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.41 and 259.58 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.41 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.41 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.41 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 143,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,135.01/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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