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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 577.38 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 577.38 and 363.57 is: 542.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 577.38 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/577.38 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 577.38 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 209,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,918.05/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.80

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