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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.23, 532.59 and 292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.23, 532.59 and 292.20 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.23 : 532.59 = 292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.23/532.59 = 292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.23x = 532.59 × 292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.23x = 155,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,622.80/385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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