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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 571.52 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 571.52 and 361.12 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 571.52 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/571.52 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 571.52 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 206,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,387.30/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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