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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.24, 551.70 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.24, 551.70 and 259.64 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.24 : 551.70 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.24/551.70 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.24x = 551.70 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.24x = 143,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,243.39/368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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