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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.79, 534.60 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.79, 534.60 and 263.45 is: 363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.79 : 534.60 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.79/534.60 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.79x = 534.60 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.79x = 140,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,841.71/387.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.19

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