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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.67, 535.17 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.67, 535.17 and 263.44 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.67 : 535.17 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.67/535.17 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.67x = 535.17 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.67x = 140,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,985.18/387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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