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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 532.32 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 532.32 and 362.58 is: 499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 532.32 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/532.32 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 532.32 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 193,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,008.59/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.58

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