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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 579.07 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 579.07 and 350.28 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 579.07 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/579.07 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 579.07 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 202,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,835.76/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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