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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.19, 549.96 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.19, 549.96 and 262.88 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.19 : 549.96 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.19/549.96 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.19x = 549.96 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.19x = 144,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,573.48/367.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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