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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 577.44 and 199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 577.44 and 199.53 is: 299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 577.44 = 199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/577.44 = 199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 577.44 × 199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 115,216.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,216.60/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.52

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