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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.35, 531.12 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.35, 531.12 and 367.12 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.35 : 531.12 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.35/531.12 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.35x = 531.12 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.35x = 194,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,984.77/385.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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