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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 534.12 and 363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 534.12 and 363.67 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 534.12 = 363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/534.12 = 363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 534.12 × 363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 194,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,243.42/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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