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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 574.38 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 574.38 and 336 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 574.38 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/574.38 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 574.38 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 192,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,991.68/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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