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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992, 1,488 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992, 1,488 and 384 is: 576

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992 : 1,488 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992/1,488 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992x = 1,488 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992x = 571,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,392/992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576

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