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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.94, 581.10 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.94, 581.10 and 354.74 is: 531.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.94 : 581.10 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.94/581.10 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.94x = 581.10 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.94x = 206,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,139.41/387.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.37

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