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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.36, 575.93 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.36, 575.93 and 297.50 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.36 : 575.93 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.36/575.93 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.36x = 575.93 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.36x = 171,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,334.81/384.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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