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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 578.34 and 358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 578.34 and 358.83 is: 538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 578.34 = 358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/578.34 = 358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 578.34 × 358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 207,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,525.74/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.25

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