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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 576.98 and 355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 576.98 and 355.10 is: 529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 576.98 = 355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/576.98 = 355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 576.98 × 355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 204,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,885.60/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.97

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