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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.45, 575.62 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.45, 575.62 and 297.05 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.45 : 575.62 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.45/575.62 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.45x = 575.62 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.45x = 170,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,984.30/384.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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