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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 551.88 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 551.88 and 260.04 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 551.88 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/551.88 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 551.88 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 143,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,510.88/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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