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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.07, 580.04 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.07, 580.04 and 358.74 is: 538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.07 : 580.04 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.07/580.04 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.07x = 580.04 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.07x = 208,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,081.76/386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.97

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