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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.94, 577.50 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.94, 577.50 and 128.44 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.94 : 577.50 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.94/577.50 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.94x = 577.50 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.94x = 74,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,174.10/384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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