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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 533.08 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 533.08 and 262.16 is: 361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 533.08 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/533.08 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 533.08 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 139,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,752.25/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.68

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