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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 576.14 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 576.14 and 335.57 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 576.14 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/576.14 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 576.14 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 193,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,333.31/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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