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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 532.94 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 532.94 and 354.86 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 532.94 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/532.94 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 532.94 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 189,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,119.09/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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