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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 580.02 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 580.02 and 343.08 is: 515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 580.02 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/580.02 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 580.02 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 198,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,993.26/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.15

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