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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 553.41 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 553.41 and 260.82 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 553.41 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/553.41 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 553.41 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 144,340.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,340.40/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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