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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 547.29 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 547.29 and 262.17 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 547.29 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/547.29 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 547.29 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 143,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,483.02/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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