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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.45, 579.96 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.45, 579.96 and 346.23 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.45 : 579.96 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.45/579.96 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.45x = 579.96 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.45x = 200,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,799.55/387.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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