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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 575.92 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 575.92 and 357.76 is: 535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 575.92 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/575.92 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 575.92 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 206,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,041.14/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.98

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