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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 533.40 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 533.40 and 262.14 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 533.40 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/533.40 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 533.40 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 139,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,825.48/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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