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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.83, 548.11 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.83, 548.11 and 262.62 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.83 : 548.11 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.83/548.11 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.83x = 548.11 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.83x = 143,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,944.65/365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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