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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.87, 576.54 and 303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.87, 576.54 and 303.33 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.87 : 576.54 = 303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.87/576.54 = 303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.87x = 576.54 × 303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.87x = 174,881.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,881.88/384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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