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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 578.64 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 578.64 and 362.68 is: 544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 578.64 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/578.64 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 578.64 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 209,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,861.07/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.02

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