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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.95, 554.31 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.95, 554.31 and 261.56 is: 391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.95 : 554.31 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.95/554.31 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.95x = 554.31 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.95x = 144,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,985.32/369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.91

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