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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.33, 576.57 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.33, 576.57 and 349.56 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.33 : 576.57 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.33/576.57 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.33x = 576.57 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.33x = 201,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,545.81/384.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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