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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 556.47 and 262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 556.47 and 262.85 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 556.47 = 262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/556.47 = 262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 556.47 × 262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 146,265.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,265.36/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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