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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.15, 577.60 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.15, 577.60 and 365.55 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.15 : 577.60 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.15/577.60 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.15x = 577.60 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.15x = 211,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,140.77/387.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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