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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.12, 554.36 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.12, 554.36 and 261.58 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.12 : 554.36 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.12/554.36 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.12x = 554.36 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.12x = 145,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,009.49/370.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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