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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 576.20 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 576.20 and 354.72 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 576.20 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/576.20 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 576.20 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 204,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,389.66/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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