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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 578.48 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 578.48 and 359.08 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 578.48 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/578.48 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 578.48 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 207,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,720.60/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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