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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.07, 578.53 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.07, 578.53 and 357.74 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.07 : 578.53 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.07/578.53 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.07x = 578.53 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.07x = 206,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,960.43/385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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