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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 576.12 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 576.12 and 351.58 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 576.12 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/576.12 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 576.12 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 202,552.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,552.27/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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