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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 532.48 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 532.48 and 361.60 is: 498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 532.48 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/532.48 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 532.48 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 192,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,544.77/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.10

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