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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 554.13 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 554.13 and 261.78 is: 392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 554.13 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/554.13 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 554.13 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 145,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,060.15/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.29

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