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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 576.59 and 293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 576.59 and 293.54 is: 440.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 576.59 = 293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/576.59 = 293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 576.59 × 293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 169,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,247.88/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.46

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