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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.32 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.32 and 365.64 is: 548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.32 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.32 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.32 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 212,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,188.20/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.12

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