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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.40, 578.46 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.40, 578.46 and 358.58 is: 538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.40 : 578.46 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.40/578.46 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.40x = 578.46 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.40x = 207,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,424.19/385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.20

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