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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 575.01 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 575.01 and 262.52 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 575.01 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/575.01 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 575.01 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 150,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,948.75/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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