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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 575.03 and 306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 575.03 and 306.35 is: 460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 575.03 = 306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/575.03 = 306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 575.03 × 306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 176,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,158.91/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.62

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