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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 581.18 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 581.18 and 346.02 is: 519.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 581.18 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/581.18 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 581.18 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 201,098.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,098.17/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.34

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