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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 525.96 and 263.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 525.96 and 263.62 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 525.96 = 263.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/525.96 = 263.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 525.96 × 263.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 138,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,653.58/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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