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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 534.36 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 534.36 and 263.41 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 534.36 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/534.36 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 534.36 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 140,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,755.42/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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