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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 575.94 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 575.94 and 360.30 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 575.94 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/575.94 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 575.94 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 207,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,511.18/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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