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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 554.12 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 554.12 and 261.96 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 554.12 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/554.12 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 554.12 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 145,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,157.28/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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