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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 539.56 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 539.56 and 262.42 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 539.56 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/539.56 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 539.56 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 141,591.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,591.34/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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