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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 578.16 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 578.16 and 365.13 is: 547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 578.16 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/578.16 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 578.16 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 211,103.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,103.56/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.40

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