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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.77, 575.48 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.77, 575.48 and 357.08 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.77 : 575.48 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.77/575.48 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.77x = 575.48 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.77x = 205,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,492.40/384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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