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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.21, 576.99 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.21, 576.99 and 377.46 is: 566.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.21 : 576.99 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.21/576.99 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.21x = 576.99 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.21x = 217,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,790.65/384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.85

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