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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 580.02 and 355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 580.02 and 355.31 is: 533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 580.02 = 355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/580.02 = 355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 580.02 × 355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 206,085.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,085.13/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.60

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