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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 532.50 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 532.50 and 342.60 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 532.50 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/532.50 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 532.50 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 182,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,434.50/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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