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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 534 and 342.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 534 and 342.64 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 534 = 342.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/534 = 342.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 534 × 342.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 182,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,969.76/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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