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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.54, 553.86 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.54, 553.86 and 261.36 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.54 : 553.86 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.54/553.86 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.54x = 553.86 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.54x = 144,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,756.85/369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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