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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 531.05 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 531.05 and 343.08 is: 471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 531.05 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/531.05 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 531.05 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 182,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,190.92/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.00

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