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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.13, 533.79 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.13, 533.79 and 262.87 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.13 : 533.79 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.13/533.79 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.13x = 533.79 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.13x = 140,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,319.37/387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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