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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.51, 579.91 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.51, 579.91 and 232.54 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.51 : 579.91 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.51/579.91 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.51x = 579.91 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.51x = 134,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,850.67/386.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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