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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.23, 547.04 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.23, 547.04 and 262.72 is: 393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.23 : 547.04 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.23/547.04 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.23x = 547.04 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.23x = 143,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,715.61/365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.49

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