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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.40, 578.12 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.40, 578.12 and 366.73 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.40 : 578.12 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.40/578.12 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.40x = 578.12 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.40x = 212,010.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,010.67/385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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