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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.21, 580.14 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.21, 580.14 and 352.92 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.21 : 580.14 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.21/580.14 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.21x = 580.14 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.21x = 204,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,743.01/387.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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