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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 578.92 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 578.92 and 354.06 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 578.92 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/578.92 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 578.92 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 204,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,972.42/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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