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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.01, 580.56 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.01, 580.56 and 352.18 is: 528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.01 : 580.56 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.01/580.56 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.01x = 580.56 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.01x = 204,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,461.62/387.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.31

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