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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.24, 580.80 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.24, 580.80 and 364.48 is: 548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.24 : 580.80 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.24/580.80 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.24x = 580.80 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.24x = 211,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,689.98/386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.08

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