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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 532.71 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 532.71 and 373.08 is: 514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 532.71 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/532.71 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 532.71 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 198,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,743.45/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.59

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