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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 577.20 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 577.20 and 369.84 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 577.20 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/577.20 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 577.20 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 213,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,471.65/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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