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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 533.79 and 262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 533.79 and 262.30 is: 361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 533.79 = 262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/533.79 = 262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 533.79 × 262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 140,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,013.12/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.95

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