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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.40, 552.84 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.40, 552.84 and 260.68 is: 390.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.40 : 552.84 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.40/552.84 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.40x = 552.84 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.40x = 144,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,114.33/369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.13

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