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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.76, 554.03 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.76, 554.03 and 261.32 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.76 : 554.03 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.76/554.03 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.76x = 554.03 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.76x = 144,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,779.12/369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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