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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.09, 576.89 and 365.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.09, 576.89 and 365.41 is: 547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.09 : 576.89 = 365.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.09/576.89 = 365.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.09x = 576.89 × 365.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.09x = 210,799.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,799.55/385.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.40

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