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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.70, 531.01 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.70, 531.01 and 365.11 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.70 : 531.01 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.70/531.01 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.70x = 531.01 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.70x = 193,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,875.24/384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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