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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 577.28 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 577.28 and 339.50 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 577.28 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/577.28 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 577.28 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 195,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,986.56/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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