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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.85, 530.35 and 360.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.85, 530.35 and 360.15 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.85 : 530.35 = 360.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.85/530.35 = 360.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.85x = 530.35 × 360.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.85x = 191,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,005.55/384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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