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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 532.68 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 532.68 and 357.86 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 532.68 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/532.68 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 532.68 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 190,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,624.86/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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