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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 581.73 and 359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 581.73 and 359.55 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 581.73 = 359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/581.73 = 359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 581.73 × 359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 209,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,161.02/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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