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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.14, 551.36 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.14, 551.36 and 385.26 is: 534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.14 : 551.36 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.14/551.36 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.14x = 551.36 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.14x = 212,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,415.03/397.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.86

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