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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 577.86 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 577.86 and 254.91 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 577.86 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/577.86 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 577.86 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 147,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,302.29/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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