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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 530.96 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.55, 530.96 and 360.25 is: 497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.55 : 530.96 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.55/530.96 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.55x = 530.96 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.55x = 191,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,275.21/384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.40

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