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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 574.49 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 574.49 and 306.17 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 574.49 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/574.49 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 574.49 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 175,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,891.60/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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