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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 576.94 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 576.94 and 357.24 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 576.94 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/576.94 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 576.94 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 206,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,105.15/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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