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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 577 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 577 and 279.58 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 577 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/577 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 577 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 161,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,317.66/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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