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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.78, 533.82 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.78, 533.82 and 363.35 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.78 : 533.82 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.78/533.82 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.78x = 533.82 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.78x = 193,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,963.50/386.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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