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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 531.63 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 531.63 and 292.01 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 531.63 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/531.63 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 531.63 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 155,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,238.62/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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