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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 553.14 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 553.14 and 260.97 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 553.14 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/553.14 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 553.14 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 144,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,352.95/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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