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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 532.91 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 532.91 and 367.07 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 532.91 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/532.91 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 532.91 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 195,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,610.77/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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