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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.03, 531.07 and 354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.03, 531.07 and 354.07 is: 488.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.03 : 531.07 = 354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.03/531.07 = 354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.03x = 531.07 × 354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.03x = 188,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,035.95/385.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.37

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