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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.10, 575.94 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.10, 575.94 and 262.50 is: 393.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.10 : 575.94 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.10/575.94 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.10x = 575.94 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.10x = 151,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,184.25/384.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.61

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