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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 533.93 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 533.93 and 262.04 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 533.93 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/533.93 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 533.93 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 139,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,907.04/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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