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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 573.39 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 573.39 and 360 is: 536.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 573.39 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/573.39 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 573.39 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 206,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,420.40/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.38

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