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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.86, 579.72 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.86, 579.72 and 355.04 is: 532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.86 : 579.72 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.86/579.72 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.86x = 579.72 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.86x = 205,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,825.24/386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.04

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