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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 577.80 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 577.80 and 363.20 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 577.80 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/577.80 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 577.80 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 209,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,856.96/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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