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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 526.96 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 526.96 and 263.96 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 526.96 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/526.96 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 526.96 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 139,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,096.36/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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