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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.22, 580.25 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.22, 580.25 and 356.46 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.22 : 580.25 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.22/580.25 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.22x = 580.25 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.22x = 206,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,835.92/386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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