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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 576.64 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 576.64 and 357.75 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 576.64 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/576.64 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 576.64 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 206,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,294.85/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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