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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 576.66 and 365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 576.66 and 365.23 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 576.66 = 365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/576.66 = 365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 576.66 × 365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 210,613.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,613.53/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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