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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 581.40 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 581.40 and 358.20 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 581.40 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/581.40 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 581.40 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 208,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,257.48/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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