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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.27, 534.34 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.27, 534.34 and 263.16 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.27 : 534.34 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.27/534.34 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.27x = 534.34 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.27x = 140,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,616.91/387.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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