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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.01, 552.91 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.01, 552.91 and 260.58 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.01 : 552.91 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.01/552.91 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.01x = 552.91 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.01x = 144,077.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,077.29/369.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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