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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 573.28 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 573.28 and 356.92 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 573.28 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/573.28 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 573.28 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 204,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,615.10/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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