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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 576.84 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 576.84 and 288.32 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 576.84 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/576.84 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 576.84 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 166,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,314.51/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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