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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 532.65 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 532.65 and 385.84 is: 531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 532.65 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/532.65 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 532.65 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 205,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,517.68/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.66

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