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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 526.08 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 526.08 and 262.96 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 526.08 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/526.08 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 526.08 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 138,338.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,338.00/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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