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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 579.98 and 356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 579.98 and 356.66 is: 534.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 579.98 = 356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/579.98 = 356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 579.98 × 356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 206,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,855.67/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.90

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