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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 576.94 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 576.94 and 320.10 is: 480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 576.94 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/576.94 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 576.94 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 184,678.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,678.49/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.08

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