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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.54, 532.03 and 354.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.54, 532.03 and 354.58 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.54 : 532.03 = 354.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.54/532.03 = 354.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.54x = 532.03 × 354.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.54x = 188,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,647.20/385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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