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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.27, 532.96 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.27, 532.96 and 262.16 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.27 : 532.96 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.27/532.96 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.27x = 532.96 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.27x = 139,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,720.79/386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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