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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.64, 581.40 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.64, 581.40 and 366.22 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.64 : 581.40 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.64/581.40 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.64x = 581.40 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.64x = 212,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,920.31/387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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