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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 578.27 and 343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 578.27 and 343.61 is: 513.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 578.27 = 343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/578.27 = 343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 578.27 × 343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 198,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,698.77/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.88

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