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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.21, 532.27 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.21, 532.27 and 341.41 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.21 : 532.27 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.21/532.27 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.21x = 532.27 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.21x = 181,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,722.30/386.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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