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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 531.52 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 531.52 and 365.48 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 531.52 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/531.52 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 531.52 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 194,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,259.93/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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