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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.89, 577.28 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.89, 577.28 and 268.98 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.89 : 577.28 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.89/577.28 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.89x = 577.28 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.89x = 155,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,275.43/384.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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