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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.18, 580.05 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.18, 580.05 and 346.48 is: 519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.18 : 580.05 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.18/580.05 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.18x = 580.05 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.18x = 200,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,974.27/387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.07

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