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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386, 578.64 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386, 578.64 and 365.48 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386 : 578.64 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386/578.64 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386x = 578.64 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386x = 211,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,481.35/386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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