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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.21, 534.70 and 263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.21, 534.70 and 263.33 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.21 : 534.70 = 263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.21/534.70 = 263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.21x = 534.70 × 263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.21x = 140,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,802.57/387.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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