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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 577.13 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.55, 577.13 and 338.99 is: 508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.55 : 577.13 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.55/577.13 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.55x = 577.13 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.55x = 195,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,636.72/384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.75

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