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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 576.66 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 576.66 and 320.28 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 576.66 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/576.66 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 576.66 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 184,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,692.66/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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