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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 578.56 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 578.56 and 337.44 is: 507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 578.56 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/578.56 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 578.56 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 195,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,229.29/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.14

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