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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.59, 576.14 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.59, 576.14 and 364.91 is: 546.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.59 : 576.14 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.59/576.14 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.59x = 576.14 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.59x = 210,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,237.42/384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.65

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