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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 575.43 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 575.43 and 275.90 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 575.43 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/575.43 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 575.43 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 158,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,758.26/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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