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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.90, 535.32 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.90, 535.32 and 263.70 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.90 : 535.32 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.90/535.32 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.90x = 535.32 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.90x = 141,163.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,163.88/387.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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