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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.90, 580.44 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.90, 580.44 and 344.06 is: 516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.90 : 580.44 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.90/580.44 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.90x = 580.44 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.90x = 199,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,706.19/386.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.17

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