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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.80, 580.83 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.80, 580.83 and 367.31 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.80 : 580.83 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.80/580.83 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.80x = 580.83 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.80x = 213,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,344.67/386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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