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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 575.53 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 575.53 and 296.96 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 575.53 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/575.53 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 575.53 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 170,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,907.93/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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