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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 532.08 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 532.08 and 339.48 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 532.08 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/532.08 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 532.08 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 180,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,630.52/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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