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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 532.18 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 532.18 and 334.77 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 532.18 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/532.18 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 532.18 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 178,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,157.90/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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