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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 581.40 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 581.40 and 363 is: 547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 581.40 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/581.40 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 581.40 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 211,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,048.20/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.55

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