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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.54, 577.01 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.54, 577.01 and 359.19 is: 536.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.54 : 577.01 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.54/577.01 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.54x = 577.01 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.54x = 207,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,254.43/386.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.19

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