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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 544.83 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 544.83 and 262.26 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 544.83 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/544.83 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 544.83 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 142,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,887.12/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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