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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.22, 580.91 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.22, 580.91 and 348.49 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.22 : 580.91 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.22/580.91 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.22x = 580.91 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.22x = 202,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,441.33/387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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