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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.57, 576.36 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.57, 576.36 and 303.57 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.57 : 576.36 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.57/576.36 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.57x = 576.36 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.57x = 174,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,965.61/384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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