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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 575.64 and 355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 575.64 and 355.40 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 575.64 = 355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/575.64 = 355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 575.64 × 355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 204,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,582.46/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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