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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.72, 549 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.72, 549 and 263.60 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.72 : 549 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.72/549 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.72x = 549 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.72x = 144,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,716.40/365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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