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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.05, 547.71 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.05, 547.71 and 262.45 is: 393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.05 : 547.71 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.05/547.71 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.05x = 547.71 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.05x = 143,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,746.49/365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.77

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