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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.37, 545.36 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.37, 545.36 and 262.58 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.37 : 545.36 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.37/545.36 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.37x = 545.36 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.37x = 143,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,196.59/395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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