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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.23, 573.47 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.23, 573.47 and 306.68 is: 458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.23 : 573.47 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.23/573.47 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.23x = 573.47 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.23x = 175,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,871.78/383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.93

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