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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 577.36 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 577.36 and 359.06 is: 535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 577.36 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/577.36 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 577.36 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 207,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,306.88/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.65

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