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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 532.33 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 532.33 and 385.48 is: 530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 532.33 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/532.33 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 532.33 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 205,202.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,202.57/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.84

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