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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.90, 581.73 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.90, 581.73 and 356.79 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.90 : 581.73 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.90/581.73 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.90x = 581.73 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.90x = 207,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,555.45/386.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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