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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 580.28 and 343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 580.28 and 343.66 is: 515.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 580.28 = 343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/580.28 = 343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 580.28 × 343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 199,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,419.02/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.00

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