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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 533.08 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 533.08 and 312.46 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 533.08 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/533.08 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 533.08 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 166,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,565.23/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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