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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 533.60 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 533.60 and 363.20 is: 501.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 533.60 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/533.60 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 533.60 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 193,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,803.52/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.56

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