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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.54, 555.62 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.54, 555.62 and 262.54 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.54 : 555.62 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.54/555.62 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.54x = 555.62 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.54x = 145,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,872.47/370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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