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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 576.83 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 576.83 and 354.04 is: 528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 576.83 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/576.83 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 576.83 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 204,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,220.89/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.47

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