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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.60, 578.36 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.60, 578.36 and 363.04 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.60 : 578.36 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.60/578.36 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.60x = 578.36 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.60x = 209,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,967.81/385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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