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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 551.59 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 551.59 and 259.86 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 551.59 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/551.59 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 551.59 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 143,336.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,336.18/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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