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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.63, 579.90 and 365.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.63, 579.90 and 365.21 is: 547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.63 : 579.90 = 365.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.63/579.90 = 365.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.63x = 579.90 × 365.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.63x = 211,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,785.28/386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.77

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