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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.42, 534.44 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.42, 534.44 and 263.04 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.42 : 534.44 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.42/534.44 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.42x = 534.44 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.42x = 140,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,579.10/387.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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