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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 535.58 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 535.58 and 350.48 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 535.58 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/535.58 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 535.58 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 187,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,710.08/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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