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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 531.63 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 531.63 and 364.32 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 531.63 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/531.63 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 531.63 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 193,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,683.44/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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