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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 577.86 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 577.86 and 362.64 is: 541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 577.86 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/577.86 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 577.86 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 209,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,555.15/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.32

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