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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 530.79 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 530.79 and 358.50 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 530.79 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/530.79 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 530.79 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 190,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,288.22/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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