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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 546.30 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 546.30 and 262.65 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 546.30 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/546.30 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 546.30 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 143,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,485.70/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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