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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 577.20 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 577.20 and 241.48 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 577.20 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/577.20 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 577.20 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 139,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,382.26/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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