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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.95, 532.38 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.95, 532.38 and 292.68 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.95 : 532.38 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.95/532.38 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.95x = 532.38 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.95x = 155,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,816.98/385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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