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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 574.16 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 574.16 and 296.45 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 574.16 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/574.16 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 574.16 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 170,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,205.38/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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