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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 531.99 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 531.99 and 367.02 is: 506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 531.99 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/531.99 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 531.99 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 195,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,250.97/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.05

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