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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 575.28 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 575.28 and 368.16 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 575.28 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/575.28 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 575.28 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 211,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,795.08/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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