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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 533.13 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 533.13 and 362.85 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 533.13 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/533.13 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 533.13 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 193,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,446.22/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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