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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 532.36 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 532.36 and 356.33 is: 491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 532.36 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/532.36 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 532.36 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 189,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,695.61/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.74

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