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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.13, 530.37 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.13, 530.37 and 365.08 is: 502.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.13 : 530.37 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.13/530.37 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.13x = 530.37 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.13x = 193,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,627.48/385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.76

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