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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 576.45 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 576.45 and 288.54 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 576.45 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/576.45 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 576.45 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 166,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,328.88/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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