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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.06, 581.22 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.06, 581.22 and 358.62 is: 538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.06 : 581.22 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.06/581.22 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.06x = 581.22 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.06x = 208,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,437.12/387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.51

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