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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.76, 555.53 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.76, 555.53 and 262.32 is: 393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.76 : 555.53 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.76/555.53 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.76x = 555.53 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.76x = 145,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,726.63/370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.05

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