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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 575.46 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 575.46 and 376.98 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 575.46 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/575.46 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 575.46 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 216,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,936.91/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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