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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 554.33 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 554.33 and 261.29 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 554.33 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/554.33 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 554.33 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 144,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,838.77/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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