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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.35, 576.56 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.35, 576.56 and 189.46 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.35 : 576.56 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.35/576.56 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.35x = 576.56 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.35x = 109,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,231.23/384.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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