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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.07, 533.03 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.07, 533.03 and 344.55 is: 475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.07 : 533.03 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.07/533.03 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.07x = 533.03 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.07x = 183,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,654.76/386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.70

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