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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.81, 580.20 and 232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.81, 580.20 and 232.77 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.81 : 580.20 = 232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.81/580.20 = 232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.81x = 580.20 × 232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.81x = 135,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,051.77/386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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