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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.88, 555.36 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.88, 555.36 and 262.40 is: 392.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 555.36 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/555.36 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 555.36 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 145,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,726.46/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.92

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