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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.95, 577.13 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.95, 577.13 and 363.49 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.95 : 577.13 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.95/577.13 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.95x = 577.13 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.95x = 209,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,777.72/384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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