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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 579.53 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 579.53 and 350.94 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 579.53 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/579.53 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 579.53 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 203,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,380.26/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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