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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.29, 577.31 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.29, 577.31 and 332.42 is: 499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.29 : 577.31 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.29/577.31 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.29x = 577.31 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.29x = 191,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,909.96/384.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.38

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