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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 543.27 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 543.27 and 262.63 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 543.27 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/543.27 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 543.27 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 142,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,679.00/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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