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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 533.90 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 533.90 and 262.76 is: 362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 533.90 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/533.90 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 533.90 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 140,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,287.56/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.63

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