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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.68, 532.37 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.68, 532.37 and 307.14 is: 423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.68 : 532.37 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.68/532.37 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.68x = 532.37 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.68x = 163,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,510.59/385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.95

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