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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.97, 553.89 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.97, 553.89 and 260.02 is: 389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.97 : 553.89 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.97/553.89 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.97x = 553.89 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.97x = 144,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,021.09/369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.28

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