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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 577.02 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 577.02 and 374.46 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 577.02 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/577.02 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 577.02 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 216,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,070.91/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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