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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.10, 533.34 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.10, 533.34 and 275.31 is: 380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.10 : 533.34 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.10/533.34 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.10x = 533.34 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.10x = 146,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,833.84/386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.30

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