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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.43, 577.23 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.43, 577.23 and 339.16 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.43 : 577.23 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.43/577.23 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.43x = 577.23 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.43x = 195,773.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,773.33/384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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