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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.32, 579.36 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.32, 579.36 and 358.16 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.32 : 579.36 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.32/579.36 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.32x = 579.36 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.32x = 207,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,503.58/387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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