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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.92, 580.80 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.92, 580.80 and 349.04 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.92 : 580.80 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.92/580.80 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.92x = 580.80 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.92x = 202,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,722.43/387.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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