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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.48, 534.16 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.48, 534.16 and 346.88 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.48 : 534.16 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.48/534.16 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.48x = 534.16 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.48x = 185,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,289.42/386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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