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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.51, 539.74 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.51, 539.74 and 262.36 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.51 : 539.74 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.51/539.74 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.51x = 539.74 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.51x = 141,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,606.19/360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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