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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.05, 573.52 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.05, 573.52 and 377.57 is: 563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.05 : 573.52 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.05/573.52 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.05x = 573.52 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.05x = 216,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,543.95/384.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.84

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