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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 532.04 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 532.04 and 338.85 is: 467.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 532.04 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/532.04 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 532.04 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 180,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,280.06/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.91

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