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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.80, 609.20 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.80, 609.20 and 384 is: 572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.80 : 609.20 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.80/609.20 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.80x = 609.20 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.80x = 233,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,932.80/408.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.24

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