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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.11, 534.47 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.11, 534.47 and 262.77 is: 393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.11 : 534.47 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.11/534.47 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.11x = 534.47 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.11x = 140,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,441.37/357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.28

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