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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.83, 580.25 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.83, 580.25 and 341.27 is: 511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.83 : 580.25 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.83/580.25 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.83x = 580.25 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.83x = 198,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,021.92/386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.91

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