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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 579.36 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 579.36 and 354.44 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 579.36 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/579.36 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 579.36 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 205,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,348.36/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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