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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 531.96 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 531.96 and 385.34 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 531.96 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/531.96 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 531.96 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 204,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,985.47/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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