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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.97 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.97 and 360.84 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.97 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.97 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.97 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 208,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,555.60/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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