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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 576.72 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 576.72 and 262.84 is: 393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 576.72 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/576.72 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 576.72 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 151,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,585.08/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.95

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