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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 532.26 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 532.26 and 365.82 is: 503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 532.26 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/532.26 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 532.26 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 194,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,711.35/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.99

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