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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.57, 577.78 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.57, 577.78 and 357.23 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.57 : 577.78 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.57/577.78 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.57x = 577.78 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.57x = 206,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,400.90/384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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