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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 582.66 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 582.66 and 353.68 is: 533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 582.66 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/582.66 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 582.66 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 206,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,074.62/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.16

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