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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 551.97 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 551.97 and 259.23 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 551.97 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/551.97 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 551.97 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 143,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,087.18/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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