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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.10, 554.06 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.10, 554.06 and 261.02 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.10 : 554.06 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.10/554.06 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.10x = 554.06 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.10x = 144,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,620.74/370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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