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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 577.92 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 577.92 and 384.32 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 577.92 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/577.92 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 577.92 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 222,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,106.21/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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