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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 576 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 576 and 355.68 is: 530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 576 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/576 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 576 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 204,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,871.68/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.87

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