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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 526.77 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 526.77 and 263.86 is: 364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 526.77 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/526.77 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 526.77 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 138,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,993.53/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.07

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