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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 577.56 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 577.56 and 294.50 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 577.56 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/577.56 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 577.56 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 170,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,091.42/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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