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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.33, 534.63 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.33, 534.63 and 367.74 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.33 : 534.63 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.33/534.63 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.33x = 534.63 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.33x = 196,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,604.84/387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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