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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.92, 577.50 and 293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.92, 577.50 and 293.80 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.92 : 577.50 = 293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.92/577.50 = 293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.92x = 577.50 × 293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.92x = 169,669.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,669.50/384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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