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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 575.82 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 575.82 and 275.52 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 575.82 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/575.82 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 575.82 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 158,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,649.93/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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