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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.78, 657.36 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.78, 657.36 and 384 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.78 : 657.36 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.78/657.36 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.78x = 657.36 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.78x = 252,426.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,426.24/477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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