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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 530.88 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 530.88 and 364.50 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 530.88 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/530.88 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 530.88 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 193,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,505.76/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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