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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.52, 552.17 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.52, 552.17 and 260.07 is: 389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.52 : 552.17 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.52/552.17 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.52x = 552.17 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.52x = 143,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,601.55/368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.67

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