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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 533.24 and 339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 533.24 and 339.48 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 533.24 = 339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/533.24 = 339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 533.24 × 339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 181,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,022.62/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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