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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 532.92 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 532.92 and 281.44 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 532.92 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/532.92 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 532.92 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 149,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,985.00/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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