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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.19, 576.32 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.19, 576.32 and 379.45 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.19 : 576.32 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.19/576.32 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.19x = 576.32 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.19x = 218,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,684.62/384.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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