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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 575.56 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 575.56 and 262.89 is: 393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 575.56 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/575.56 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 575.56 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 151,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,308.97/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.63

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