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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 577.50 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 577.50 and 363 is: 543.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 577.50 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/577.50 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 577.50 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 209,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,632.50/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.03

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