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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 576.04 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 576.04 and 286.45 is: 429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 576.04 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/576.04 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 576.04 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 165,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,005.94/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.24

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