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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.81, 554.31 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.81, 554.31 and 261.68 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.81 : 554.31 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.81/554.31 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.81x = 554.31 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.81x = 145,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,049.07/369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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