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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.25, 532.83 and 359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.25, 532.83 and 359.88 is: 496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.25 : 532.83 = 359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.25/532.83 = 359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.25x = 532.83 × 359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.25x = 191,754.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,754.86/386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.45

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