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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.62 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.62 and 175.02 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.62 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.62 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.62 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 96,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,369.51/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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