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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 533.10 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 533.10 and 365.58 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 533.10 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/533.10 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 533.10 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 194,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,890.70/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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