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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 533.55 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 533.55 and 262.06 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 533.55 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/533.55 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 533.55 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 139,822.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,822.11/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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