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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.96, 555.96 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.96, 555.96 and 262.82 is: 393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.96 : 555.96 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.96/555.96 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.96x = 555.96 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.96x = 146,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,117.41/370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.89

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