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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.70, 572.60 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.70, 572.60 and 306.30 is: 457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.70 : 572.60 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.70/572.60 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.70x = 572.60 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.70x = 175,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,385.85/383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.09

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