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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 542.10 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 542.10 and 386.70 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 542.10 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/542.10 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 542.10 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 209,630.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,630.07/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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