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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 551.31 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 551.31 and 259.54 is: 388.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 551.31 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/551.31 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 551.31 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 143,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,087.00/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.17

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