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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.30, 581.49 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.30, 581.49 and 369.66 is: 555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.30 : 581.49 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.30/581.49 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.30x = 581.49 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.30x = 214,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,953.59/387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.01

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