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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.79, 580.91 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.79, 580.91 and 356.29 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.79 : 580.91 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.79/580.91 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.79x = 580.91 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.79x = 206,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,972.42/387.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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