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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 532.72 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 532.72 and 344.27 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 532.72 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/532.72 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 532.72 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 183,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,399.51/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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