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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 533.14 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 533.14 and 274.32 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 533.14 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/533.14 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 533.14 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 146,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,252.14/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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