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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 577.32 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 577.32 and 294.16 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 577.32 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/577.32 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 577.32 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 169,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,824.45/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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