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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 577.11 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 577.11 and 189.67 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 577.11 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/577.11 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 577.11 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 109,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,460.45/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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