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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 574.41 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 574.41 and 302.60 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 574.41 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/574.41 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 574.41 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 173,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,816.47/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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