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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.61, 552.11 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.61, 552.11 and 260.07 is: 389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.61 : 552.11 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.61/552.11 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.61x = 552.11 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.61x = 143,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,585.95/368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.53

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