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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.43, 578.35 and 210.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.43, 578.35 and 210.49 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.43 : 578.35 = 210.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.43/578.35 = 210.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.43x = 578.35 × 210.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.43x = 121,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,734.92/386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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