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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.89, 575.91 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.89, 575.91 and 286.74 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.89 : 575.91 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.89/575.91 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.89x = 575.91 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.89x = 165,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,136.43/384.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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