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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 534.33 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 534.33 and 262.89 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 534.33 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/534.33 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 534.33 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 140,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,470.01/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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