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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 534.09 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 534.09 and 359.37 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 534.09 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/534.09 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 534.09 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 191,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,937.27/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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