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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.84, 578.76 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.84, 578.76 and 361.54 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.84 : 578.76 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.84/578.76 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.84x = 578.76 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.84x = 209,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,244.89/385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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