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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 534.17 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 534.17 and 357.51 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 534.17 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/534.17 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 534.17 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 190,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,969.33/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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