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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 574.94 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 574.94 and 362 is: 540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 574.94 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/574.94 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 574.94 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 208,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,128.28/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.14

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