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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 533.21 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 533.21 and 262.13 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 533.21 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/533.21 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 533.21 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 139,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,770.34/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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