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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 576.11 and 297.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 576.11 and 297.81 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 576.11 = 297.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/576.11 = 297.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 576.11 × 297.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 171,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,572.06/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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