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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.74, 575.88 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.74, 575.88 and 362.56 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.74 : 575.88 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.74/575.88 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.74x = 575.88 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.74x = 208,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,791.05/385.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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