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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 529.85 and 376.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 529.85 and 376.66 is: 516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 529.85 = 376.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/529.85 = 376.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 529.85 × 376.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 199,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,573.30/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.68

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