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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 533.50 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 533.50 and 262.29 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 533.50 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/533.50 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 533.50 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 139,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,931.72/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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