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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.34, 573.47 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.34, 573.47 and 361 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.34 : 573.47 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.34/573.47 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.34x = 573.47 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.34x = 207,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,022.67/384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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