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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.52, 580.32 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.52, 580.32 and 353.28 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.52 : 580.32 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.52/580.32 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.52x = 580.32 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.52x = 205,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,015.45/387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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