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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.37, 547.44 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.37, 547.44 and 262.50 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.37 : 547.44 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.37/547.44 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.37x = 547.44 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.37x = 143,703
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,703/365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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