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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 576.72 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 576.72 and 302.13 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 576.72 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/576.72 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 576.72 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 174,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,244.41/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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