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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 534.46 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 534.46 and 313.46 is: 433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 534.46 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/534.46 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 534.46 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 167,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,531.83/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.17

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