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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.89, 531.98 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.89, 531.98 and 275.33 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.89 : 531.98 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.89/531.98 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.89x = 531.98 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.89x = 146,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,466.02/385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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