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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 575.70 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 575.70 and 288.04 is: 431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 575.70 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/575.70 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 575.70 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 165,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,824.63/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.66

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