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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.70, 577.05 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.70, 577.05 and 192.28 is: 288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.70 : 577.05 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.70/577.05 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.70x = 577.05 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.70x = 110,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,955.17/384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.42

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