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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.81, 577.35 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.81, 577.35 and 376.62 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.81 : 577.35 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.81/577.35 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.81x = 577.35 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.81x = 217,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,441.56/384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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