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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 578.22 and 356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 578.22 and 356.62 is: 535.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 578.22 = 356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/578.22 = 356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 578.22 × 356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 206,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,204.82/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.51

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