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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 532.26 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 532.26 and 275.58 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 532.26 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/532.26 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 532.26 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 146,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,680.21/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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