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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 508.55 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 508.55 and 262.55 is: 362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 508.55 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/508.55 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 508.55 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 133,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,519.76/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.04

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