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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.86, 555.66 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.86, 555.66 and 262.47 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.86 : 555.66 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.86/555.66 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.86x = 555.66 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.86x = 145,844.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,844.08/370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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