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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.71, 533.80 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.71, 533.80 and 263.01 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.71 : 533.80 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.71/533.80 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.71x = 533.80 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.71x = 140,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,394.74/386.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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