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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 576.34 and 293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 576.34 and 293.62 is: 440.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 576.34 = 293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/576.34 = 293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 576.34 × 293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 169,224.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,224.95/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.09

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