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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 530.34 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 530.34 and 354.20 is: 487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 530.34 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/530.34 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 530.34 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 187,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,846.43/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.71

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