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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.70, 534.81 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.70, 534.81 and 263.14 is: 362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.70 : 534.81 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.70/534.81 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.70x = 534.81 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.70x = 140,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,729.90/387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.99

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