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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.84, 580.26 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.84, 580.26 and 362.54 is: 543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.84 : 580.26 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.84/580.26 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.84x = 580.26 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.84x = 210,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,367.46/386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.81

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