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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 577.52 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 577.52 and 354.44 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 577.52 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/577.52 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 577.52 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 204,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,691.53/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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