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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.59, 555.24 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.59, 555.24 and 262.17 is: 392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.59 : 555.24 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.59/555.24 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.59x = 555.24 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.59x = 145,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,567.27/370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.80

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