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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 577.17 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 577.17 and 192.42 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 577.17 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/577.17 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 577.17 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 111,059.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,059.05/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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