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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 579.56 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 579.56 and 364.96 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 579.56 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/579.56 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 579.56 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 211,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,511.86/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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