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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.49, 575.97 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.49, 575.97 and 297.76 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.49 : 575.97 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.49/575.97 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.49x = 575.97 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.49x = 171,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,500.83/384.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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