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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 575.89 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 575.89 and 272.88 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 575.89 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/575.89 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 575.89 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 157,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,149.20/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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