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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 532.06 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 532.06 and 292.52 is: 403.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 532.06 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/532.06 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 532.06 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 155,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,638.19/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.46

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