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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.43, 580.34 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.43, 580.34 and 355.52 is: 533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.43 : 580.34 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.43/580.34 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.43x = 580.34 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.43x = 206,321.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,321.31/386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.92

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