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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 577.06 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 577.06 and 355.86 is: 534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 577.06 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/577.06 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 577.06 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 205,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,352.57/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.35

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