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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 579.27 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 579.27 and 232.54 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 579.27 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/579.27 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 579.27 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 134,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,702.00/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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