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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 580.28 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 580.28 and 363.12 is: 545.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 580.28 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/580.28 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 580.28 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 210,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,711.27/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.04

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