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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.51, 579.96 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.51, 579.96 and 355.52 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.51 : 579.96 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.51/579.96 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.51x = 579.96 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.51x = 206,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,188.83/386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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