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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 579.20 and 347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 579.20 and 347.71 is: 521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 579.20 = 347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/579.20 = 347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 579.20 × 347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 201,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,390.45/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.15

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