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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 576.68 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 576.68 and 303.84 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 576.68 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/576.68 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 576.68 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 175,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,218.45/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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