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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 534.24 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 534.24 and 352.32 is: 486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 534.24 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/534.24 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 534.24 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 188,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,223.44/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.52

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