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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.66, 577.19 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.66, 577.19 and 359.32 is: 536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.66 : 577.19 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.66/577.19 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.66x = 577.19 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.66x = 207,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,395.91/386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.38

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