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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 533.52 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 533.52 and 262.71 is: 362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 533.52 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/533.52 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 533.52 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 140,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,161.04/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.09

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