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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 580.28 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 580.28 and 351.09 is: 525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 580.28 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/580.28 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 580.28 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 203,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,732.83/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.64

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