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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 532.20 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 532.20 and 307.41 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 532.20 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/532.20 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 532.20 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 163,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,602.06/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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