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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.46, 577.89 and 365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.46, 577.89 and 365.26 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.46 : 577.89 = 365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.46/577.89 = 365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.46x = 577.89 × 365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.46x = 211,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,080.10/384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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