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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.32, 532.93 and 358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.32, 532.93 and 358.53 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.32 : 532.93 = 358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.32/532.93 = 358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.32x = 532.93 × 358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.32x = 191,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,069.17/386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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