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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.61, 576.27 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.61, 576.27 and 262.63 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.61 : 576.27 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.61/576.27 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.61x = 576.27 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.61x = 151,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,345.79/384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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