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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.42, 533.39 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.42, 533.39 and 275.85 is: 380.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.42 : 533.39 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.42/533.39 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.42x = 533.39 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.42x = 147,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,134.25/386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.77

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