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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.87, 575.58 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.87, 575.58 and 302.68 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.87 : 575.58 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.87/575.58 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.87x = 575.58 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.87x = 174,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,216.55/382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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