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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.38, 531.84 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.38, 531.84 and 318.96 is: 440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.38 : 531.84 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.38/531.84 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.38x = 531.84 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.38x = 169,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,635.69/385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.18

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