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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.72, 581.19 and 360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.72, 581.19 and 360.41 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.72 : 581.19 = 360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.72/581.19 = 360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.72x = 581.19 × 360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.72x = 209,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,467.02/386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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