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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 581.55 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 581.55 and 350.82 is: 526.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 581.55 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/581.55 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 581.55 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 204,019.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,019.37/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.45

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