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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.08, 575.07 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.08, 575.07 and 301.06 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.08 : 575.07 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.08/575.07 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.08x = 575.07 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.08x = 173,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,130.57/383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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