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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 578.16 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 578.16 and 366.23 is: 548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 578.16 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/578.16 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 578.16 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 211,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,739.54/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.15

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