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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.36, 579.45 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.36, 579.45 and 365 is: 544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.36 : 579.45 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.36/579.45 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.36x = 579.45 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.36x = 211,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,499.25/388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.60

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