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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.56, 576.28 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.56, 576.28 and 191.92 is: 287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.56 : 576.28 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.56/576.28 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.56x = 576.28 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.56x = 110,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,599.66/384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.60

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