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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 532.44 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 532.44 and 291.74 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 532.44 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/532.44 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 532.44 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 155,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,331.38/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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