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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 576.78 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 576.78 and 263.80 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 576.78 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/576.78 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 576.78 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 152,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,154.56/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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