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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 579.90 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 579.90 and 355.55 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 579.90 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/579.90 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 579.90 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 206,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,183.45/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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