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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.44, 580.24 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.44, 580.24 and 341.16 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.44 : 580.24 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.44/580.24 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.44x = 580.24 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.44x = 197,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,954.68/386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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