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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.57, 533.93 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.57, 533.93 and 262.01 is: 361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.57 : 533.93 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.57/533.93 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.57x = 533.93 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.57x = 139,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,891.02/386.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.88

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