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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 533.60 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 533.60 and 262.74 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 533.60 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/533.60 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 533.60 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 140,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,198.06/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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