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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 553.19 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 553.19 and 260.76 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 553.19 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/553.19 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 553.19 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 144,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,249.82/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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