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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.45, 533.10 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.45, 533.10 and 262.07 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.45 : 533.10 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.45/533.10 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.45x = 533.10 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.45x = 139,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,708.18/386.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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