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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.58, 579.84 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.58, 579.84 and 341.58 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.58 : 579.84 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.58/579.84 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.58x = 579.84 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.58x = 198,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,061.75/386.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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