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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 575.55 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 575.55 and 358.88 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 575.55 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/575.55 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 575.55 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 206,550.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,550.51/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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