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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385, 577.51 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385, 577.51 and 365 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385 : 577.51 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385/577.51 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385x = 577.51 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385x = 210,791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,791.15/385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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