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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 533 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 533 and 307.84 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 533 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/533 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 533 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 164,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,078.72/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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