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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.33, 533.25 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.33, 533.25 and 366.74 is: 506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.33 : 533.25 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.33/533.25 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.33x = 533.25 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.33x = 195,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,564.11/386.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.21

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