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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.42, 579.43 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.42, 579.43 and 358.63 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.42 : 579.43 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.42/579.43 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.42x = 579.43 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.42x = 207,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,800.98/386.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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