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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 574.85 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 574.85 and 306.17 is: 460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 574.85 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/574.85 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 574.85 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 176,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,003.38/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.29

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