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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 532.47 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 532.47 and 275.64 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 532.47 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/532.47 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 532.47 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 146,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,770.03/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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