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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 575.37 and 303.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 575.37 and 303.39 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 575.37 = 303.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/575.37 = 303.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 575.37 × 303.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 174,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,561.50/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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