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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 533.13 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 533.13 and 356.76 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 533.13 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/533.13 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 533.13 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 190,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,199.46/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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