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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.81, 533.94 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.81, 533.94 and 262.22 is: 361.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.81 : 533.94 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.81/533.94 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.81x = 533.94 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.81x = 140,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,007.08/386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.96

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