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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.32, 579.20 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.32, 579.20 and 365.76 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.32 : 579.20 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.32/579.20 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.32x = 579.20 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.32x = 211,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,848.19/388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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