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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.57, 577.04 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.57, 577.04 and 378.44 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.57 : 577.04 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.57/577.04 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.57x = 577.04 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.57x = 218,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,370.24/384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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