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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.35, 575.61 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.35, 575.61 and 302.94 is: 453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.35 : 575.61 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.35/575.61 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.35x = 575.61 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.35x = 174,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,374.16/384.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.69

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