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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 525.58 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 525.58 and 262.96 is: 362.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 525.58 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/525.58 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 525.58 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 138,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,206.52/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.56

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