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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 533.42 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 533.42 and 262.42 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 533.42 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/533.42 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 533.42 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 139,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,980.08/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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