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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 533.69 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 533.69 and 368.96 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 533.69 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/533.69 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 533.69 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 196,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,907.13/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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