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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 574.65 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 574.65 and 302.04 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 574.65 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/574.65 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 574.65 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 173,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,567.29/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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