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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.40, 575.74 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.40, 575.74 and 362.08 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.40 : 575.74 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.40/575.74 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.40x = 575.74 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.40x = 208,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,463.94/386.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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