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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 576.97 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 576.97 and 305.76 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 576.97 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/576.97 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 576.97 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 176,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,414.22/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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