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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 579.69 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 579.69 and 368.52 is: 552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 579.69 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/579.69 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 579.69 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 213,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,627.36/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.39

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