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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.26, 577.04 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.26, 577.04 and 363.96 is: 545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.26 : 577.04 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.26/577.04 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.26x = 577.04 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.26x = 210,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,019.48/385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.14

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