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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.11, 532.29 and 275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.11, 532.29 and 275.41 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.11 : 532.29 = 275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.11/532.29 = 275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.11x = 532.29 × 275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.11x = 146,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,597.99/386.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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