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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 532.22 and 343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 532.22 and 343.82 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 532.22 = 343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/532.22 = 343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 532.22 × 343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 182,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,983.50/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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