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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.20, 531 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.20, 531 and 292.32 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.20 : 531 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.20/531 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.20x = 531 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.20x = 155,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,221.92/385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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