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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.51, 575.55 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.51, 575.55 and 303.51 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.51 : 575.55 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.51/575.55 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.51x = 575.55 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.51x = 174,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,685.18/384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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