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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 577.62 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 577.62 and 352.59 is: 526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 577.62 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/577.62 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 577.62 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 203,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,663.04/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.14

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