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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.91, 579.76 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.91, 579.76 and 350.46 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.91 : 579.76 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.91/579.76 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.91x = 579.76 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.91x = 203,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,181.81/386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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