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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.30, 580.08 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.30, 580.08 and 366.81 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.30 : 580.08 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.30/580.08 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.30x = 580.08 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.30x = 212,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,779.14/386.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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