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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 577.05 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 577.05 and 362.70 is: 543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 577.05 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/577.05 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 577.05 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 209,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,296.04/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.94

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