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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.06, 554.47 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.06, 554.47 and 261.32 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.06 : 554.47 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.06/554.47 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.06x = 554.47 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.06x = 144,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,894.10/370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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