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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.23, 574.97 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.23, 574.97 and 307.68 is: 460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.23 : 574.97 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.23/574.97 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.23x = 574.97 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.23x = 176,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,906.77/384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.42

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