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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 576.56 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 576.56 and 297.74 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 576.56 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/576.56 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 576.56 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 171,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,664.97/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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