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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 577.03 and 213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 577.03 and 213.57 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 577.03 = 213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/577.03 = 213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 577.03 × 213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 123,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,236.30/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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