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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 555.64 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 555.64 and 262.56 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 555.64 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/555.64 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 555.64 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 145,888.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,888.84/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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