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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 577.08 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 577.08 and 128.28 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 577.08 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/577.08 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 577.08 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 74,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,027.82/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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