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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 577.20 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 577.20 and 382.40 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 577.20 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/577.20 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 577.20 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 220,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,721.28/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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