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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.99, 548.48 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.99, 548.48 and 262.82 is: 393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.99 : 548.48 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.99/548.48 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.99x = 548.48 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.99x = 144,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,151.49/365.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.86

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