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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 577.08 and 364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 577.08 and 364.81 is: 547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 577.08 = 364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/577.08 = 364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 577.08 × 364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 210,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,524.55/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.81

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