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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.43, 576.78 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.43, 576.78 and 189.41 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.43 : 576.78 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.43/576.78 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.43x = 576.78 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.43x = 109,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,247.90/384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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