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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.95, 577.97 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.95, 577.97 and 367.53 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.95 : 577.97 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.95/577.97 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.95x = 577.97 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.95x = 212,419.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,419.48/384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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