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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.16, 581.57 and 351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.16, 581.57 and 351.33 is: 529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.16 : 581.57 = 351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.16/581.57 = 351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.16x = 581.57 × 351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.16x = 204,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,322.99/386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.11

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