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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 574.80 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 574.80 and 358.37 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 574.80 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/574.80 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 574.80 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 205,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,992.51/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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