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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 576.90 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 576.90 and 363.21 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 576.90 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/576.90 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 576.90 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 209,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,535.85/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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