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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 580.14 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 580.14 and 382.14 is: 573.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 580.14 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/580.14 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 580.14 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 221,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,694.70/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.39

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