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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 577.13 and 358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 577.13 and 358.63 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 577.13 = 358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/577.13 = 358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 577.13 × 358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 206,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,972.90/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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