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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.59, 576.80 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.59, 576.80 and 192.17 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.59 : 576.80 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.59/576.80 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.59x = 576.80 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.59x = 110,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,842.70/384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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