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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 576.32 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 576.32 and 189.62 is: 284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 576.32 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/576.32 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 576.32 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 109,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,281.80/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.20

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