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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 533.72 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 533.72 and 381.58 is: 526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 533.72 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/533.72 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 533.72 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 203,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,656.50/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.60

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