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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 574.44 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 574.44 and 285.50 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 574.44 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/574.44 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 574.44 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 163,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,999.75/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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