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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.63, 580.32 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.63, 580.32 and 351.15 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.63 : 580.32 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.63/580.32 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.63x = 580.32 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.63x = 203,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,779.37/387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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