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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.40, 576.60 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.40, 576.60 and 354.70 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.40 : 576.60 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.40/576.60 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.40x = 576.60 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.40x = 204,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,520.02/384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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