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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 576.42 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 576.42 and 269.44 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 576.42 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/576.42 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 576.42 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 155,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,310.60/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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