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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.30, 580.95 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.30, 580.95 and 353.70 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.30 : 580.95 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.30/580.95 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.30x = 580.95 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.30x = 205,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,482.02/387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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