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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.59, 579.96 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.59, 579.96 and 352.38 is: 530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.59 : 579.96 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.59/579.96 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.59x = 579.96 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.59x = 204,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,368.48/385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.01

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