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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.78, 577.41 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.78, 577.41 and 365.73 is: 547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.78 : 577.41 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.78/577.41 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.78x = 577.41 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.78x = 211,176.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,176.16/385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.40

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