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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.28, 553.92 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.28, 553.92 and 262 is: 393

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.28 : 553.92 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.28/553.92 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.28x = 553.92 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.28x = 145,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,127.04/369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393

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