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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 580.61 and 341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 580.61 and 341.41 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 580.61 = 341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/580.61 = 341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 580.61 × 341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 198,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,226.06/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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