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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 576.51 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 576.51 and 355.08 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 576.51 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/576.51 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 576.51 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 204,707.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,707.17/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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