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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 533.44 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 533.44 and 292.62 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 533.44 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/533.44 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 533.44 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 156,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,095.21/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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