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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.49, 554.61 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.49, 554.61 and 260.51 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.49 : 554.61 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.49/554.61 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.49x = 554.61 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.49x = 144,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,481.45/370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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