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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.83, 580.31 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.83, 580.31 and 365.93 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.83 : 580.31 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.83/580.31 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.83x = 580.31 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.83x = 212,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,351.01/387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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