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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 577.42 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 577.42 and 294.78 is: 442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 577.42 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/577.42 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 577.42 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 170,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,211.87/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.15

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