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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.48, 533.15 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.48, 533.15 and 262.10 is: 361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.48 : 533.15 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.48/533.15 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.48x = 533.15 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.48x = 139,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,737.30/386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.56

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