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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 532.14 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 532.14 and 288.12 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 532.14 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/532.14 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 532.14 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 153,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,320.18/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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