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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 576.55 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 576.55 and 298.32 is: 447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 576.55 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/576.55 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 576.55 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 171,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,996.40/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.00

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