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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.95, 552.81 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.95, 552.81 and 260.56 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.95 : 552.81 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.95/552.81 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.95x = 552.81 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.95x = 144,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,040.17/368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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