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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.15, 579.82 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.15, 579.82 and 351.13 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.15 : 579.82 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.15/579.82 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.15x = 579.82 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.15x = 203,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,592.20/385.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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