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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.25, 576.34 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.25, 576.34 and 305.34 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.25 : 576.34 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.25/576.34 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.25x = 576.34 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.25x = 175,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,977.59/383.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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