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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 533.12 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 533.12 and 262.26 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 533.12 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/533.12 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 533.12 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 139,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,814.74/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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