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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 532.76 and 292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 532.76 and 292.19 is: 403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 532.76 = 292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/532.76 = 292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 532.76 × 292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 155,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,663.02/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.78

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