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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 579.12 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 579.12 and 356.60 is: 533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 579.12 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/579.12 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 579.12 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 206,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,514.19/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.85

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