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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 575.70 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 575.70 and 262.08 is: 392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 575.70 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/575.70 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 575.70 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 150,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,879.46/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.61

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