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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 580.19 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 580.19 and 369.15 is: 553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 580.19 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/580.19 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 580.19 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 214,175.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,175.29/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.08

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