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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.52, 580.64 and 355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.52, 580.64 and 355.84 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.52 : 580.64 = 355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.52/580.64 = 355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.52x = 580.64 × 355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.52x = 206,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,614.94/387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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