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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.80, 534.46 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.80, 534.46 and 365.40 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.80 : 534.46 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.80/534.46 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.80x = 534.46 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.80x = 195,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,291.68/387.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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