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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.76, 533.58 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.76, 533.58 and 385.36 is: 530.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.76 : 533.58 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.76/533.58 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.76x = 533.58 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.76x = 205,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,617.72/387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.28

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