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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.60, 601.92 and 384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.60, 601.92 and 384.16 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.60 : 601.92 = 384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.60/601.92 = 384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.60x = 601.92 × 384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.60x = 231,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,233.59/437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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