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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.45, 533.21 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.45, 533.21 and 337.24 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.45 : 533.21 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.45/533.21 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.45x = 533.21 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.45x = 179,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,819.74/386.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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