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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 577.34 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 577.34 and 320.04 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 577.34 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/577.34 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 577.34 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 184,771.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,771.89/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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