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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 575.40 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 575.40 and 287.60 is: 430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 575.40 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/575.40 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 575.40 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 165,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,485.04/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.05

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