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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.71, 577.71 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.71, 577.71 and 367.38 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.71 : 577.71 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.71/577.71 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.71x = 577.71 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.71x = 212,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,239.10/384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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