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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552.44 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552.44 and 260.27 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552.44 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552.44 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552.44 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 143,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,781.45/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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