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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 532.68 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 532.68 and 343.64 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 532.68 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/532.68 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 532.68 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 183,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,049.00/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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