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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.56, 577.11 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.56, 577.11 and 199.44 is: 299.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.56 : 577.11 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.56/577.11 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.56x = 577.11 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.56x = 115,098.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,098.82/384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.30

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