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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 552.01 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 552.01 and 258.90 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 552.01 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/552.01 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 552.01 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 142,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,915.39/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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