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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.96, 552.96 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.96, 552.96 and 260.82 is: 390.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.96 : 552.96 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.96/552.96 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.96x = 552.96 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.96x = 144,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,223.03/368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.90

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