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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 580.92 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 580.92 and 351.12 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 580.92 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/580.92 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 580.92 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 203,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,972.63/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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