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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 577.47 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 577.47 and 319.64 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 577.47 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/577.47 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 577.47 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 184,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,582.51/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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