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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 576.06 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 576.06 and 269.57 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 576.06 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/576.06 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 576.06 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 155,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,289.92/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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