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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 572.08 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 572.08 and 363.62 is: 546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 572.08 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/572.08 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 572.08 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 208,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,015.96/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.08

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