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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 573.67 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 573.67 and 302.10 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 573.67 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/573.67 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 573.67 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 173,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,304.20/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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