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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 576.12 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 576.12 and 354.60 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 576.12 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/576.12 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 576.12 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 204,292.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,292.15/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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