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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 532 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 532 and 282.24 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 532 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/532 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 532 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 150,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,151.68/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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