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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 577.90 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 577.90 and 367.50 is: 551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 577.90 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/577.90 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 577.90 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 212,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,378.25/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.92

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