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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 576.60 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 576.60 and 263.12 is: 394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 576.60 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/576.60 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 576.60 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 151,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,714.99/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.45

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