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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.51, 531.81 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.51, 531.81 and 375.75 is: 517.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.51 : 531.81 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.51/531.81 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.51x = 531.81 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.51x = 199,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,827.61/386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.01

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