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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.42, 576.30 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.42, 576.30 and 303.63 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.42 : 576.30 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.42/576.30 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.42x = 576.30 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.42x = 174,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,981.97/384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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