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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 533.89 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 533.89 and 345.18 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 533.89 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/533.89 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 533.89 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 184,288.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,288.15/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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