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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 577.08 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 577.08 and 262.98 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 577.08 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/577.08 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 577.08 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 151,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,760.50/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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