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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 574.79 and 285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 574.79 and 285.99 is: 427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 574.79 = 285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/574.79 = 285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 574.79 × 285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 164,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,382.76/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.93

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