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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.28, 554.88 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.28, 554.88 and 262.28 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.28 : 554.88 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.28/554.88 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.28x = 554.88 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.28x = 145,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,533.93/370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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