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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 530.64 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 530.64 and 359.28 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 530.64 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/530.64 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 530.64 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 190,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,648.34/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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