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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 580 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 580 and 346.24 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 580 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/580 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 580 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 200,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,819.20/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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