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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.53, 534.11 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.53, 534.11 and 263.12 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.53 : 534.11 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.53/534.11 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.53x = 534.11 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.53x = 140,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,537.02/387.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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