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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 532.54 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 532.54 and 320.92 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 532.54 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/532.54 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 532.54 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 170,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,902.74/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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