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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 579.45 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 579.45 and 352.70 is: 529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 579.45 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/579.45 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 579.45 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 204,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,372.02/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.05

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