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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.32, 555.72 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.32, 555.72 and 262.32 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.32 : 555.72 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.32/555.72 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.32x = 555.72 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.32x = 145,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,776.47/370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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