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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.99, 574.74 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.99, 574.74 and 302.58 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.99 : 574.74 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.99/574.74 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.99x = 574.74 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.99x = 173,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,904.83/383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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