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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.58, 576.10 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.58, 576.10 and 303.18 is: 454.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.58 : 576.10 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.58/576.10 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.58x = 576.10 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.58x = 174,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,662.00/384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.16

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