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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.37, 576.32 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.37, 576.32 and 189.36 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.37 : 576.32 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.37/576.32 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.37x = 576.32 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.37x = 109,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,131.01/384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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