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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.65, 581.02 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.65, 581.02 and 346.65 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.65 : 581.02 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.65/581.02 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.65x = 581.02 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.65x = 201,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,409.49/387.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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