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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.75, 531.25 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.75, 531.25 and 361.04 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.75 : 531.25 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.75/531.25 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.75x = 531.25 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.75x = 191,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,800.69/385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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