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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 554.94 and 260.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 554.94 and 260.93 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 554.94 = 260.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/554.94 = 260.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 554.94 × 260.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 144,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,801.88/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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