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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.06, 575.18 and 307.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.06, 575.18 and 307.09 is: 459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.06 : 575.18 = 307.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.06/575.18 = 307.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.06x = 575.18 × 307.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.06x = 176,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,632.36/384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.90

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