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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 533.82 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 533.82 and 308.92 is: 426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 533.82 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/533.82 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 533.82 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 164,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,907.67/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.47

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