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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 577.50 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 577.50 and 364.74 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 577.50 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/577.50 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 577.50 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 210,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,637.35/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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