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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 573.72 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 573.72 and 355.41 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 573.72 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/573.72 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 573.72 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 203,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,905.83/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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