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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 551.47 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 551.47 and 259.32 is: 388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 551.47 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/551.47 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 551.47 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 143,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,007.20/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.54

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