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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.81, 534.39 and 360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.81, 534.39 and 360.47 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.81 : 534.39 = 360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.81/534.39 = 360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.81x = 534.39 × 360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.81x = 192,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,631.56/387.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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