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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.55, 535.97 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.55, 535.97 and 262.73 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.55 : 535.97 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.55/535.97 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.55x = 535.97 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.55x = 140,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,813.40/388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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