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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.47, 533.66 and 358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.47, 533.66 and 358.27 is: 493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.47 : 533.66 = 358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.47/533.66 = 358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.47x = 533.66 × 358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.47x = 191,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,195.26/387.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.45

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