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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.17, 579.96 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.17, 579.96 and 346.55 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.17 : 579.96 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.17/579.96 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.17x = 579.96 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.17x = 200,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,982.24/386.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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