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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 533.10 and 298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 533.10 and 298.92 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 533.10 = 298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/533.10 = 298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 533.10 × 298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 159,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,354.25/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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