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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.46, 532.91 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.46, 532.91 and 275.90 is: 380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.46 : 532.91 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.46/532.91 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.46x = 532.91 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.46x = 147,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,025.82/386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.44

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