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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 573.23 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 573.23 and 384 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 573.23 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/573.23 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 573.23 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 220,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,118.40/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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