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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 575.69 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 575.69 and 292.74 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 575.69 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/575.69 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 575.69 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 168,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,526.03/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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