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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.77, 540.65 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.77, 540.65 and 262.69 is: 393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.77 : 540.65 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.77/540.65 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.77x = 540.65 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.77x = 142,022.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,022.65/360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.67

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