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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.71, 576.20 and 297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.71, 576.20 and 297.43 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.71 : 576.20 = 297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.71/576.20 = 297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.71x = 576.20 × 297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.71x = 171,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,379.17/384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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