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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.07, 575.81 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.07, 575.81 and 262.03 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.07 : 575.81 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.07/575.81 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.07x = 575.81 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.07x = 150,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,878.18/384.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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