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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 532.77 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 532.77 and 344.36 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 532.77 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/532.77 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 532.77 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 183,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,465.72/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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