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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.31, 532.32 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.31, 532.32 and 358.97 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.31 : 532.32 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.31/532.32 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.31x = 532.32 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.31x = 191,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,086.91/386.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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