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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.97, 577.94 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.97, 577.94 and 363.49 is: 544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.97 : 577.94 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.97/577.94 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.97x = 577.94 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.97x = 210,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,072.15/385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.28

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