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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 575.16 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 575.16 and 361.56 is: 538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 575.16 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/575.16 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 575.16 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 207,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,954.85/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.69

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