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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.77, 555.54 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.77, 555.54 and 262.32 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.77 : 555.54 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.77/555.54 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.77x = 555.54 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.77x = 145,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,729.25/370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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