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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.39, 532.66 and 275.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.39, 532.66 and 275.83 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.39 : 532.66 = 275.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.39/532.66 = 275.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.39x = 532.66 × 275.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.39x = 146,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,923.61/386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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