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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 576.90 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 576.90 and 352.08 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 576.90 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/576.90 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 576.90 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 203,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,114.95/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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