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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 532.27 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 532.27 and 275.50 is: 380.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 532.27 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/532.27 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 532.27 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 146,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,641.39/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.02

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