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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 552.32 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 552.32 and 260.72 is: 390.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 552.32 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/552.32 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 552.32 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 144,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,000.87/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.12

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