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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 533.92 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 533.92 and 262.70 is: 362.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 533.92 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/533.92 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 533.92 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 140,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,260.78/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.59

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